France Invades, Tanks are Rolling

Wargaming.net confirmed today that the long-anticipated line of French tanks available in the all-new Update 7.1 for its free-to-play action MMO World of Tanks are rolling.

French vehicles will invade World of Tanks in two steps, and their first line available as of today features light, medium, and heavy tanks. Imagine that! Just like their historical prototypes, the in-game machines will have unique features and modules, including automatic loading system and oscillating turrets that will enrich gameplay diversity and require different tactical approach from players.

"Our players already know how to play with the 'big three' tank nations, but the French are all-different," says Mike Zhivets, Lead Game Designer for World of Tanks. "You'll have to reconsider the way you think tanks behave before they let you tame them. And that's what we love them for!"

The second part of the French vehicles will appear later in 2012 and will include tank destroyers and SPG's according to the official word from Wargaming...

French tanks are something of a novelty, didn't Patton say that they have one forward gear and seven reverse gears, but they make excellent pastry and coffee?